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March 18, 2026

Fiery aftermath of missile attack on Israel captured on video

Dramatic video shows flames and destruction following a missile strike in Israel Wednesday, as tensions escalate in a widening conflict with Iran. (Magen David Adom)

March 18, 2026

Trump’s strait showdown: Five bold moves to crush the Iran threat now

President Donald Trump predicts commercial traffic will resume through the Strait of Hormuz within weeks as Operation Epic Fury targets Iranian forces.

March 17, 2026

White House, after top counterterrorism official quits, says Trump had 'strong' evidence Iran would attack US

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday that top counterterrorism official Joe Kent's resignation letter had "many false claims."

March 17, 2026

Wealthy golden visa holders evacuated from UAE as Iran conflict escalates

As the UAE evacuates 500 golden visa holders amid escalating Middle East tensions, the action showcases how the investor program provides safety amid geopolitical crises.

March 17, 2026

Top counterterrorism official resigns in protest of US war against Iran

Joe Kent resigned Tuesday as head of the National Counterterrorism Center, citing opposition to the U.S. war with Iran.

March 17, 2026

Multiple allies decline US calls for Strait of Hormuz support amid rising Middle East tensions

Several U.S. allies are refusing military involvement in securing the Strait of Hormuz, citing diplomacy, legal limits or strategic caution.

March 17, 2026

Iranian Americans in Los Angeles react with mixed emotions as Iran conflict escalates

Iranian Americans in Los Angeles celebrated the news of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, but their joy is also mixed with fear for loved ones still in Iran.

March 16, 2026

Trump urges NATO allies to secure Strait of Hormuz, challenging German stance

U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker discusses President Donald Trump's appeal for European allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz on 'The Story.'

March 16, 2026

Israeli spokesperson says Iranian strike nearly hit Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Oren Marmorstein says missile landed near Jerusalem’s Old City holy sites. (Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Oren Marmorstein)

March 16, 2026

Support for Israel drops as Democrats turn against key US ally: poll

New poll reveals dramatic shift in American views of Israel, with just 32% holding positive opinions compared to 47% three years ago amid ongoing conflict.